Most cruises on this route are 3 nights (usually Aswan to Luxor, with the current) or 4 nights (usually Luxor to Aswan, against the current). Longer programs of 7 nights or more exist, mostly on smaller boutique boats.
October to April is the main season, with daytime temperatures roughly between 20 and 28°C in Luxor and Aswan. Summers are very hot in Upper Egypt, and cruises are cheaper but the sightseeing is done early in the morning.
No. Seven Tours Egypt is a licensed Category A travel agency and DMC. We arrange Nile cruise bookings and the land services around them (transfers, private guides, Abu Simbel, extra sightseeing) with ship operators, and we publish a vessel only after our access to it has been verified in writing.
Nile cruise ships are a long-established part of tourism in Egypt. Check your government's current travel advice and ask us about the program on your dates.
Light, breathable clothes for the day, a hat and sunscreen, comfortable shoes for temple visits and a light layer for cool evenings and winter mornings. Modest clothing is appreciated at temples.
Many ships offer Wi-Fi, usually with limited speed on the river. Ask for the specific ship.
Tipping is customary in Egypt. Tips are normally extra and not included in the cruise price. Ask us for suggested amounts for crew, guide and driver.
Abu Simbel is not on the river route, so it is arranged separately from Aswan as a full-day trip. See our private Abu Simbel tour.
A 3-night cruise usually runs Aswan to Luxor with the current. A 4-night cruise usually runs Luxor to Aswan against the current and includes more time in Luxor. The sights are largely the same.
For most first-time visitors, yes. It covers Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu and Luxor. Travellers who want a slower pace or a full Luxor day should consider 4 nights.
Mostly comfort: cabin size and quality, dining, public areas, service levels and onboard facilities. The temples visited are generally the same across categories.
Ships are classified by the Egyptian authorities, but marketing terms such as deluxe or luxury are not official classes. Ask for the vessel's current classification before you book.
It depends on the ship's category, the season, the number of nights, group size and what is included. For Winter 2026/27 our programs are priced per person in US Dollars by group size and category (Classic, Superior, Deluxe), with entrance tickets (US$ 88 per person) extra. See the rate tables on our Nile cruise rate pages. We confirm the final price in a written quotation for your dates.
Yes. Licensed travel agencies, tour operators and DMCs can request B2B terms. See Nile Cruise B2B Partnerships.
No payment is asked at enquiry. You receive an itemised written quotation first.
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